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Cleaning GBIF data using OpenRefine
Abstract
In this tutorial we will use OpenRefine tool to clean occurrence records retrieved from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility).
About This Material
This is a Hands-on Tutorial from the GTN which is usable either for individual self-study, or as a teaching material in a classroom.
Questions this will address
- How can I use OpenRefine to clean data?
- How do I check and clean biodiversity data using OpenRefine?
Learning Objectives
- Use OpenRefine faceting functionalities to apply mass editing and manage duplicates
- Use OpenRefine clustering and filtering functionalities to edit, transform data notably using regular expression
- Use OpenRefine to apply API services on your data
Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Keywords: Ecology, biodiversity
Target audience: Students
Resource type: e-learning
Version: 5
Status: Active
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Galaxy Analyses
Learning objectives:
- Use OpenRefine faceting functionalities to apply mass editing and manage duplicates
- Use OpenRefine clustering and filtering functionalities to edit, transform data notably using regular expression
- Use OpenRefine to apply API services on your data
Date modified: 2025-06-03
Date published: 2025-01-21
Contributors: Björn Grüning, Daniela Schneider, Saskia Hiltemann, Yvan Le Bras
Scientific topics: Ecology
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